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Hungary’s Foreign Minister: Cooperation With Russia Europe’s Interest
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is in the long-term interest of Europe to maintain a predictable, healthy and balanced partnership with Russia, based on international law, Hungary’s foreign minister said at a meeting of European foreign ministers. Péter Szijjártó, at the same time, made it clear that one precondition is that all sides, including Russia, should stick to and implement the Minsk political settlement signed in ...
Hungary’s Socialist Party Demands Household Utility Price Cuts
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has demanded that the retail price of gas should be cut by 20%, while the prices of electricity and district heating should be reduced by 10% in the wake of shrinking global prices.
Retail Food Sales In Hungary Climb 5%
- 20 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- shopping
Retail food sales in Hungary rose 5% in the twelve months to November from a year earlier, market research company Nielsen said. In absolute terms, revenue came to 1,465 billion forints during the period.
Small Demo Held In Budapest Against PM’s Immigration Remarks
- 20 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Around 150 demonstrators gathered in central Budapest on Monday to protest against recent remarks about economic migrants made by Hungary’s prime minister. One activist, Margit Barna of the Solidarity for Migrants group, spoke up for a Hungary “where immigrants can also feel good, not just Orbán’s people”.
Islamic Community In Hungary Rejects Charge Of Skimming Subsidies
- 20 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Islamic Community (MIK) has rejected the charge that it had demanded millions of forints from a private welfare service provider in return for ensuring the provider’s eligibility for state financing.
24,200 Homes Offered For Troubled Borrowers In Hungary
- 19 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- property
More than 24,200 homes have been offered by borrowers for purchase by the state under the government’s NET assistance programme for troubled borrowers by the end of 2014, the National Asset Management Agency (NET) said. Of the homes offered, NET bought 13,927 properties. It refused 1,700 applications, mainly because they did not meet the legal requirements.
70th Anniversary Of Liberation Of Budapest Ghetto Marked
- 19 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A commemoration was held on Sunday at the Dohány Street Synagogue to mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Budapest ghetto. Head of the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities (Mazsihisz) András Heisler said this day is determined by the twin feelings of mourning for the dead and the joy of the liberation.
Auchan Plans No Closures In Hungary
- 19 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
Auchan Magyarország operates 19 shopping malls and 16 petrol stations in Hungary and has no plans to close them, the company said on Friday. There are no changes in Auchan’s plans for Hungary to remain in the country in the long term, director general Dominique Ducoux said.
US Ambassador Colleen Bell To Arrive To Hungary Next Week
- 17 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The new United States ambassador to Hungary, Colleen Bradley Bell, will arrive in Budapest next Monday, the state secretary for economic diplomacy said. Levente Magyar told public television M1 that Bell would be welcome with “a great deal of openness” and added that “Hungarian-US political discourse could get new impetus and a new, positive direction” thanks to her presence.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister: Cooperation With Russia Europe’s Interest
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is in the long-term interest of Europe to maintain a predictable, healthy and balanced partnership with Russia, based on international law, Hungary’s foreign minister said at a meeting of European foreign ministers. Péter Szijjártó, at the same time, made it clear that one precondition is that all sides, including Russia, should stick to and implement the Minsk political settlement signed in ...
Hungary’s Socialist Party Demands Household Utility Price Cuts
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has demanded that the retail price of gas should be cut by 20%, while the prices of electricity and district heating should be reduced by 10% in the wake of shrinking global prices.
Retail Food Sales In Hungary Climb 5%
- 20 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- shopping
Retail food sales in Hungary rose 5% in the twelve months to November from a year earlier, market research company Nielsen said. In absolute terms, revenue came to 1,465 billion forints during the period.
Small Demo Held In Budapest Against PM’s Immigration Remarks
- 20 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Around 150 demonstrators gathered in central Budapest on Monday to protest against recent remarks about economic migrants made by Hungary’s prime minister. One activist, Margit Barna of the Solidarity for Migrants group, spoke up for a Hungary “where immigrants can also feel good, not just Orbán’s people”.
Islamic Community In Hungary Rejects Charge Of Skimming Subsidies
- 20 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Islamic Community (MIK) has rejected the charge that it had demanded millions of forints from a private welfare service provider in return for ensuring the provider’s eligibility for state financing.
24,200 Homes Offered For Troubled Borrowers In Hungary
- 19 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- property
More than 24,200 homes have been offered by borrowers for purchase by the state under the government’s NET assistance programme for troubled borrowers by the end of 2014, the National Asset Management Agency (NET) said. Of the homes offered, NET bought 13,927 properties. It refused 1,700 applications, mainly because they did not meet the legal requirements.
70th Anniversary Of Liberation Of Budapest Ghetto Marked
- 19 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A commemoration was held on Sunday at the Dohány Street Synagogue to mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Budapest ghetto. Head of the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities (Mazsihisz) András Heisler said this day is determined by the twin feelings of mourning for the dead and the joy of the liberation.
Auchan Plans No Closures In Hungary
- 19 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
Auchan Magyarország operates 19 shopping malls and 16 petrol stations in Hungary and has no plans to close them, the company said on Friday. There are no changes in Auchan’s plans for Hungary to remain in the country in the long term, director general Dominique Ducoux said.
US Ambassador Colleen Bell To Arrive To Hungary Next Week
- 17 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The new United States ambassador to Hungary, Colleen Bradley Bell, will arrive in Budapest next Monday, the state secretary for economic diplomacy said. Levente Magyar told public television M1 that Bell would be welcome with “a great deal of openness” and added that “Hungarian-US political discourse could get new impetus and a new, positive direction” thanks to her presence.